connote
[ kuh-noht ]
/ kəˈnoʊt /
verb (used with object), con·not·ed, con·not·ing.
to signify or suggest (certain meanings, ideas, etc.) in addition to the explicit or primary meaning: The word “fireplace” often connotes hospitality, warm comfort, etc.
to involve as a condition or accompaniment: Injury connotes pain.
verb (used without object), con·not·ed, con·not·ing.
to have significance only by association, as with another word: Adjectives can only connote, nouns can denote.
Origin of connote
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH connote
connote denoteWords nearby connote
connolly,
connor,
connors,
connotation,
connotative,
connote,
connubial,
conodont,
conoid,
conon,
conoscenti
Example sentences from the Web for connoted
British Dictionary definitions for connoted
connote
/ (kɒˈnəʊt) /
verb (tr; often takes a clause as object)
(of a word, phrase, etc) to imply or suggest (associations or ideas) other than the literal meaning
the word "maiden" connotes modesty
to involve as a consequence or condition
Word Origin for connote
C17: from Medieval Latin
connotāre, from
notāre to mark, make a note, from
nota mark, sign, note